Global Pickup Trucks Bragging Rights

ShinerBock wrote:

RobertRyan wrote:

Yes, they have. The Global Colorado was rebuilt to give you the Chevrolet Colorado and the suspension and chassis was substantially changed
Current U.S. midsizers, do not have the hitch weight, to tow larger loads or structurally strengthened to take substantial loads.

Again, no. Just because the frame is lighter does mean it is weaker. Especially when it was upgraded with higher strength steel this is stronger than steel used in the cross members of the global Colorado.

SAE wrote:
Development of the North American truck was led by engineers in Warren, MI, with key input from GM Brazil engineers, Luke said. The centerpiece of the development program involved upgrading the ladder frame used on the global Colorado (originally co-engineered by GM Thailand and Holden) with high-strength-steel (HSS) cross members. The addition of HSS helped reduce the frame’s overall weight by 40% while improving torsional and bending stiffness, Luke noted.

2015 Chevrolet Colorado injects new technologies into midsize pickup segment

I find that very hard to believe about improving torsional and bending stiffness , sounds like very much PR spin. Normally reducing frame weight, is part of making the chassis better for a boulevards type ride, but reducing its work load performance . What they did do, was make it more compliant, to US tastes as a result, it has considerably reduced payload capacity AND towing
capacity
Try loading 3,000lbs onto a Chevrolet Colorado, the frame would bend or crack completely
I notice when they made that announcement, they keep refiering to the Silverado, as this was a 900lbs lighter version?, which is crazy. No all PR spin
Why would you be "improving torsional and bending stiffness" if you have less than half the payload, definitely lower towing numbers and worse fuel economy?